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    Doré (en. Golden)

    /dɔʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that is gold in color.
    The sky was gilded at sunset.
    Le ciel était doré au coucher du soleil.
    Refers to a food that has been baked until it has a golden crust.
    The cookies are golden and ready to be taken out of the oven.
    Les biscuits sont dorés et prêts à être sortis du four.
    Evokes a slightly yellow, shiny hue.
    She wore a gilded dress that attracted all the attention.
    Elle portait une robe dorée qui attirait tous les regards.

    Etymology

    From the verb "to gild," meaning 'to cover with gold.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to gild the pill
    To give oneself an illusion of happiness, well-being.
    se dorer la pilule
    in gilded gold
    Having the appearance of gold, but not truly made of gold.
    en or doré
    the gilded color
    A warm and attractive color, often associated with wealth.
    la couleur dorée

    Related Words

    gilding
    Action of gilding, gold coating.
    dorure
    gold
    Precious metal of yellow color.
    or
    shiny
    Reflects a lot of light.
    brillant

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used to refer to something precious.
    This new phone is a real gilded one!
    Ce nouveau téléphone est un vrai doré!
    Gilded can also refer to a person who is very lucky.
    With this draw, she is truly gilded!
    Avec ce tirage, elle est vraiment dorée!